Hermeus
Autonomy Software Engineer
- Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
- $110k–$160k
- Mid level
- Full-time
- On-site · Los Angeles, CA
- Added 1 month ago
About this role
Hermeus seeks an Autonomy Software Engineer to develop autonomous control systems for high-speed aircraft platforms. You'll contribute to cutting-edge defense aviation technology through rapid prototyping and iterative development cycles supporting national security objectives.
What you'll do
- Design and implement autonomous control algorithms for high-speed aircraft systems
- Develop real-time software for flight autonomy and guidance systems
- Conduct simulation and testing of autonomous behaviors in hardware-in-the-loop environments
- Collaborate with hardware and avionics teams to integrate autonomy software into aircraft platforms
- Iterate rapidly on autonomy features based on flight test data and mission requirements
- Document design decisions and maintain code quality standards for safety-critical systems
What they're looking for
- Autonomous systems design and control theory
- Real-time embedded software development
- Python, C, or C++ programming
- Flight dynamics and aerospace control concepts
- Simulation and testing frameworks
- Version control and collaborative development
- Systems integration and debugging
- Familiarity with defense or aerospace industry practices
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Hermeus
Hermeus is a defense aviation company building hypersonic and high-speed aircraft systems. The company is hiring engineers across thermal management, welding, tooling, and testing disciplines to support rapid prototyping and manufacturing of advanced aerospace defense capabilities.
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Website
- hermeus.com
Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience developing autonomous systems or control algorithms. What was your role and what did you learn?
- How have you approached real-time software performance optimization in previous projects?